How to Block Someone on Snapchat

How To Block Someone On Snapchat

You can get blocked for being a stalker on social media. 

Snapchat is a popular social media platform that creates an avenue for users to share photos, videos, send messages and calls with friends. 

Snapchat creates room to make new friends and connect with them. But sometimes that’s not always the case. You can block someone when they make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe on Snapchat.

In this article, we will show several ways you can use to block stalkers on Snapchat.

Quick Answer

There are several ways to block someone on Snapchat. You can block them from your profile, stories, search or chat screen. Whenever you feel unsafe or have privacy concerns about someone, you can always block them. 

How To Block Someone On Snapchat

I personally have blocked many people who send inappropriate DMs and don’t know how to stop on Instagram and WhatsApp.

Block Someone From Chat Screen

  • Open Snapchat app
How To Block Someone On Snapchat
  • On the camera screen, tap the message icon bottom of the screen.
How To Block Someone On Snapchat
  • On the chat screen, find the conversation with the person you want to block. Press hold the name of the person
  • Select Manage Friendship on the popup menu
Manage Friendship
  • Tap Block. 
Block
  • Then confirm you want to block this person. Tap block again.
How To Block Someone On Snapchat

From Snapchat Stories

  • Open the Snapchat app.
  • Tap the friends icon bottom screen
Block Someone From Snapchat Stories
  • Find the story with the person you want to block.
  • Press and hold the story.
  • Tap Manage friendship 
Block Someone From Snapchat Stories
  • Tap on Block
Block Someone From Snapchat Stories
  • Tap on Block again to confirm 
Block

Block From Your Profile

  • Open the Snapchat app on your phone
  • Tap your Bitmoji or the profile icon, at the top left corner of the screen
Block Someone From Your Profile
  • On My Friends tab. Tap My Friends to view your friends list.
Block Someone From Your Profile
  • Press and hold the name of the friend you want to block. Tap Manage friendship 
Block Someone From Your Profile
  • Tap block. 
Block Someone From Your Profile
  • Tap Block to confirm you want to block this person. 
Block Someone From Your Profile

Block From Search

  • Open Snapchat app
  • Tap the search bar icon top left corner of the screen
  • Search for the username or the full name of the person you want to block.
  • Hold and press the name
  • Tap Manage friendship
  • Tap block. And confirm again to block the user.

How To See Who You Blocked On Snapchat

  • Open Snapchat
  • Tap your Bitmoji or profile top left corner of the screen
  • Tap Settings top right corner of your profile dashboard
  • Scroll down to Account actions. 
  • Tap Blocked to see the list of friends you have blocked on Snapchat.

What Happens When I Block Someone On Snapchat?

Once you have blocked someone, they will no longer be able to see your story, send you snaps, or messages, or add you as a friend. Their names will be removed from the chat screen.

Frequently Asked Questions 

How Do I Block Someone On Snapchat?

Open Snapchat app »»» Conversations »»» Manage friendship »»» Block.

How Many People Can I Have Blocked On My Snapchat At The Same Time?

There’s no maximum limit as to who you can block on Snapchat. You can block anyone at any given time. 

Someone I Don’t Know Friended Me On Snapchat. How Can I Get Rid Of Them?

You could remove them as friends. Block or report them when they’re not being too nice. Do not trust anyone so much as to share sensitive information about yourself with them on Snapchat.

You could get hurt if things go wrong. Beware of who you trust.

What is the Do Not Disturb option on Snapchat?

You could turn on do not disturb if you don’t want Snapchat calls, messages and snaps. This can be a preferred option instead of blocking or removing them as friends. 

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Khael Eke

Khael Eke is an experienced writer and blogger in the field of consumer technology with 3 years of hands-on experience. He has been an editor at Techfyba.com from the outset and his focus and key interests are Android, Xiaomi products, Social Media applications, iOS and accessibility as well as consumer technology in general. Mike's articles will provide you with the practical solutions, knowledge and tools you need to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of technology.

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